Saturday at the Food Pantry
Saturday at the Food Pantry A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don’t always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly’s happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who’s embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes? …
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Maddi’s Fridge
With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to …
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Arrell Food Summit 2024
The Arrell Food Summit is a signature annual event that brings together agri-food leaders and experts to network, exchange ideas
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Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election
Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years
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Feeding the Future: Educating Kids on Food & Nutrition
Children are naturally curious, always asking “why” about the world around them. It’s a question worth answering, especially when it comes to food
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Congress Stalemate Pushes Farm Bill Post Election
Congress has missed the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill, leaving major legislation that sets food and farm policy for the next five years in limbo. With no last-minute push to pass the bill or extend the current one, lawmakers are now expected to revisit the issue during the lame-duck session after the November election. If they fail to reach an agreement by the end of the year, critical programs could expire, leading to significant disruptions.
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44 Food Banks Master Online Advocacy and Engagement
Food Bank News posted an annual analysis of how the top 100 U.S. food banks (by revenue) promote advocacy through their websites
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FEMA Prepares for Hurricane Milton While Continuing to Mobilize Federal Resources for Helene Survivors
Federal support for survivors of Hurricane Helene has now surpassed $210 million, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment
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FEMA Funding and Hurricane Helene Misinformation
After Hurricane Helene hit the southeastern U.S., widespread rumors, misinformation, and politicized claims have circulated about FEMA’s disaster response
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Food Lion Donates $1.5 Million to Support Disaster Relief After Hurricane Helene
Food Lion has announced a $1.5 million donation to aid communities affected by Hurricane Helene, as part of its ongoing commitment to support
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